Turba

About

"Turba" is a rhythm-based match-3 game where players load songs from their PC to generate and match blocks to the beat. Offering three modes, seven special powers, and online leaderboards for every song, players can compete and track their progress with in-depth stats, unlocks, and achievements. Supported file types include Mp3, Flac, Ogg, Wma, Ape, Mpc, and even Music CDs, with Last.fm Zeppelin scrobbling compatibility.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

28%

Audience ScoreBased on 102 reviews

gameplay5 negative mentions

The concept of integrating personal music into a match-3 puzzle game is intriguing and could appeal to fans of the genre.
Some players find it enjoyable as a casual match-3 game when not focusing on the rhythm mechanics.
The game allows for a unique experience by using your own music library, which can enhance the gameplay for some users.

The beat detection is severely flawed, making it difficult to play in sync with the music, which is a core mechanic of the game.
Gameplay is often described as clunky and frustrating, with poorly designed controls that hinder the experience.
The overall presentation and audiovisual elements are uninspired, leading to a lack of engagement and enjoyment.

music
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
81%
9%
The music aspect of "Turba" has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, primarily due to its poor beat detection and lack of synchronization with gameplay, which diminishes the intended rhythm-based experience. While the game allows players to use their own music, the execution is flawed, leading to a generic puzzle game feel rather than an engaging musical experience. Additionally, the original soundtrack is described as unmemorable and uninspiring, further detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The idea is simple yet clever - a bejeweled-like game that lets you clear the board in the rhythm of your favorite music.”
- “It's a fun game where the tiles fill the screen according to the tempo of the song you play, but the beat accuracy of this game is lacking.”
- “Turba is a great little puzzle game that lets you listen to your own music while you play, sorta like Audiosurf.”
- “The game utterly fails to analyze your music tracks properly and detect the beats, making the gameplay feel like you are playing a generic puzzle game with random, irrelevant music playing in the background.”
- “The music supplied with the game is garbage.”
- “The feature that allows you to use music files on your computer is rendered completely ineffective by the game's inability to interpret beats for purposes of the main game mechanic of timing combos.”
gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
77%
13%
The gameplay of Turba has been widely criticized for its poor implementation of rhythm mechanics, which fail to accurately detect beats, rendering the experience frustrating and unplayable. Players describe the core match-3 mechanics as tedious and lacking depth, with the game feeling more like a generic puzzle game than an engaging rhythm-based experience. While the concept of integrating music into gameplay is intriguing, the execution falls flat, leading to a lack of satisfaction and enjoyment.
- “A novel, unique blend of match-3 style gameplay and music/rhythm mechanics, which is slightly marred by the sub-par presentation and absolute lack of replayability.”
- “On one hand, we have stuff like Rez, Lumines, Tetris Effect, and Bullets Per Minute that perfectly incorporate rhythm into their gameplay.”
- “The gameplay consists of selecting the blocks on the playing field in a group of 3 or above by pressing the left mouse button or dragging the mouse on them, and then removing them by pressing the right mouse button.”
- “The game utterly fails to analyze your music tracks properly and detect the beats, making the gameplay feel like you are playing a generic puzzle game with random, irrelevant music playing in the background.”
- “The gameplay is just aggravating, obtuse, and unrewarding.”
- “Beat detection is a core gameplay element and is implemented so poorly that the game is often unplayable.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The graphics of the game are noted for their stellar visual aesthetics and concept; however, the overall execution is considered poor, detracting from the enjoyment of gameplay.
- “The graphics are subpar.”
- “It's also terrible from an aesthetic standpoint, but does it even matter at that point?”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be mindless and repetitive, primarily aimed at achievement hunters. While some enjoy the endless modes that encourage score tracking through constant grinding, others view it as a tedious experience reminiscent of traditional MMO skill grinding.
- “For achievement hunters, it doesn't take long to get all the achievements, but it's basically just constant mindless grinding.”
- “Still, if you like grinding out crap or 'endless' modes that don't track score or really exist for anything other than making you grind out the score-tracking modes, then congrats.”
- “Shitty MMO skill grinding has come to Rhythm Zone!”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight that the game's story is engaging and well-crafted, with a compelling narrative that captivates players. Many users appreciate the depth of character development and the intricate plot twists that enhance the overall experience. However, some feel that certain elements could have been explored further for a more satisfying conclusion.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game offers a unique combination of match-3 gameplay and music/rhythm mechanics, many users note that its sub-par presentation significantly detracts from its overall replayability.
- “A novel, unique blend of match-3 style gameplay and music/rhythm mechanics, which is slightly marred by the sub-par presentation and absolute lack of replayability.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with many users reporting numerous bugs that significantly impact gameplay.
- “Total buggy experience.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches that ruined my gameplay.”